It is with great regret that IAFI announces the passing of Peter Howgate, who died at his home on Christmas Eve. For Peter's contribution to our industry, see .

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IAFI is pleased to have signed a contract with @MatisIceland to host @WSC_2017 in Reykjavik, Iceland from September 10-13th, 2017.

This next World Seafood Congress will be on the theme of Growth in the Blue Bioeconomy. Initial information is at www.wsc2017.com/.

IAFI is also pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2017 Peter Howgate award to fund the attendance of a young fish technologist (under 30 years of age) to the World Seafood Congress in Iceland in September 2017. For details of the award, including information on how to apply,

IAFI represents the world fish inspection community helping them to provide fish, seafood and associated products that are safe, of acceptable quality and readily available for sale in the global marketplace.